Class 12: “Reducing Environmental Inequities” by UC Berkeley Professor Reich

This week’s focus is in many ways an extension of last week’s focus on health and inequality, but this time we’ll examine the effects of climate change on inequality. In my view, it’s an issue that hasn’t gained nearly the attention it should. Among the questions I’ll be addressing are: How do environmental issues connect to wealth/income, racial, and geographic inequality? What role does environmental policy play in addressing this inequality? How will different communities be affected by climate change? What role do social movements play in addressing environmental justice issues? This is the twelfth class in the 14-week series. If you wish, I’ve shared some select readings from the syllabus for you. They’re available at: Class Outline ------------------------- 0:00 Current events and prior classes recap 5:38 Introduction 6:32 Health, wealth, and the environment in the East Bay 20:14 Where to locate